Best 6 Thanksgiving Carrots Recipes

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Thanksgiving dinner is not complete without the traditional sides like creamy mashed potatoes, stuffing, and of course, carrots. This versatile vegetable can be prepared in a variety of ways, from roasting and sautéing to steaming and boiling. Whether you prefer your carrots sweet, savory, or somewhere in between, there's a recipe out there that's sure to please everyone at your table.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

A SIMPLE VEGGIE DISH THAT WILL STEAL THE SHOW THIS THANKSGIVING



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This easy Thanksgiving recipe features fresh carrots smothered in cinnamon butter and then baked in the oven until they are perfectly glazed and tender.

Provided by Becky Tarala

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

15 carrots, peeled and stems removed
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon orange juice
Fresh parsley, chopped, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Clean carrots and arrange in a 9" x 13" baking dish.
  • Using an electric mixer, cream the butter, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. While the mixer is running, slowly add the boiling water and orange juice.
  • Pour mixture over the carrots and cover the dish with aluminum foil. Bake for 90 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and transfer carrots to a serving platter. Drizzle carrots with the melted cinnamon butter from the baking dish. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 per serving

ROASTED CARROTS



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Get the most out of your root vegetables with Ina Garten's Roasted Carrots recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 carrots
3 tablespoons good olive oil
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill or parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • If the carrots are thick, cut them in half lengthwise; if not, leave whole. Slice the carrots diagonally in 1 1/2-inch-thick slices. (The carrots will shrink while cooking so make the slices big.) Toss them in a bowl with the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Transfer to a sheet pan in 1 layer and roast in the oven for 20 minutes, until browned and tender.
  • Toss the carrots with minced dill or parsley, season to taste, and serve.

THANKSGIVING CARROTS



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Here's a new side dish for Thanksgiving. It is very good and pretty. It came from our local newspaper.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup cranberries
4 cups baby carrots
4 cooking apples, peeled and sliced
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup apple cider or 1/2 cup apple juice
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Wash and sort cranberries; place in large mixing bowl.
  • Add carrots, apple, sugar, salt and cider and stir to blend well.
  • Spray a 2-quart casserole with nonstick spray coating.
  • Spoon vegetable mixture into casserole.
  • Dot vegetables with butter.
  • Bake, covered in preheated oven at 350 for 40 minutes or until carrots are tender.
  • Stir midway through baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.2, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 464.2, Carbohydrate 46, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 34.7, Protein 1.3

BAKED SHREDDED CARROTS



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Everyone who samples this crisp and tender carrot dish loves it. I make it often when we have fresh produce from our garden. Its bright orange color of the shredded carrots looks so pretty on our Thanksgiving table. -Carole Hartwig, Horicon, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups shredded carrots (about 2 pounds)
3/4 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 cup butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, combine carrots, onions, sugar, salt and celery salt. Transfer to an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Dot with butter., Cover and bake 45-50 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 438mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

THANKSGIVING CARROT SALAD



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This one is one of my favorites, so easy and delicious. You can use La lechera® dulce de leche condensed milk instead of the original condensed milk.

Provided by male

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Carrot Salad Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound carrots, shredded
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
½ cup raisins
½ (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Combine carrots, coconut, walnuts, raisins, and sweetened condensed milk in a salad bowl. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour; serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 97.9 mg, Sugar 25.2 g

ROASTED CARROTS



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This dish is inspired by a roasted carrot antipasto I recently sampled at Oliveto Cafe in Oakland, Calif. The roasted carrots were tossed with lots of parsley and thyme, and I loved the way those bitter herbs offset the sweetness of the carrots.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, side dish

Time 1h

Yield Serves six

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds carrots, peeled quartered or cut into sixths lengthwise depending on the size, then into 2-inch lengths
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt
freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon oregano
3 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Oil a sheet pan or a baking dish large enough to fit all of the carrots in a single layer. Place the carrots in a large bowl, and toss with the olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme and oregano.
  • Spread in an even layer in the prepared pan or baking dish. Cover with foil, and place in the oven for 30 minutes. Uncover, and if the carrots are not yet tender, turn the heat down to 375 degrees and return to the oven for 10 to 15 more minutes until tender. Add the parsley, stir gently, and taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 124, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 373 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right carrots: Select fresh, firm carrots with bright orange color. Avoid carrots with blemishes or bruises.
  • Peel and cut the carrots evenly: This will help them cook evenly. For baby carrots, you can leave them whole.
  • Use a variety of cooking methods: Roasting, sautéing, boiling, and steaming are all great ways to cook carrots. Each method will give you a different texture and flavor.
  • Season the carrots well: Salt, pepper, garlic, herbs, and spices are all great ways to add flavor to carrots. Don't be afraid to experiment.
  • Add carrots to other dishes: Carrots are a great addition to soups, stews, salads, and casseroles. They add sweetness, color, and nutrition.

Conclusion:

Carrots are a versatile and delicious vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you're roasting them, sautéing them, boiling them, or steaming them, there's a carrot recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give carrots a try. You won't be disappointed.

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